HAPPY FEET
There’s no denying the power of a good pair of shoes, and despite the fact that we may be heading into those tricky, in-between-seasons months, the adage still holds true. Forget anything your parents or teachers taught you about sandals being for summer
JEWEL OF THE NIGHT
It’s hard to believe that Sex and the City debuted nearly 20 years ago, especially considering its ensemble cast is still one of our favourites when it comes to fashion. There’s something oh-so-Carrie Bradshaw about these jewelled satin heels. Team with straight-leg jeans for brunch and a slinky dress for dinner. Zara, zara.com | $69.90
PEARLS OF WISDOM
A pair of mules is de rigueur in every woman’s wardrobe (so comfortable, so easy to wear, so chic), and this Casati style by British shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood is sublime. The pearl-embellished heel and metallic-thread upper are dressy enough for any occasion, while the low block heel guarantees they’ll have prime place in your party wardrobe. SSENSE, ssense.com | $1,260
THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL
Ever looked in the mirror right before leaving the house and thought: if only I had a better pair of shoes (or earrings, or clutch) to make this outfit just a tiny bit cooler? Do yourself a favour and invest in these cheerful, canary yellow platforms — they’ll transform any party look from nice to knockout in a second. H& M, hm.com | $49.99 (on sale for $24.99)
PEACOCKING
For those instances when metallic or black sandals just won’t do, reach for this fluffy, feather-adorned pair. Bonus points for the fact that their streamlined sole means they’re a touch more elegant than this season’s hot shoe trend, the pool slide. Aldo, aldoshoes.com | $55
SILVER LINING
A modern take on the traditional fisherman’s sandal, this Kelsey shoe is by the English shoemaker brand, Church’s, which pretty much means they’re a shoe-in when it comes to comfort and durability. True to their brand name, they’re also appropriate for nearly any church occasion: weddings, baptisms … you get the idea. Gravity Pope, gravitypope.com | $520